14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system will come with a plethora of changes in terms of features and visual tweaks, but it'll also introduce new functionality that will make universal apps a more important concept to offer a similar experience across multiple devices.
Windows 10 apps will run on PCs, tablets, and smartphones, so Microsoft needs developers to port their apps to the new OS and make this possible as fast as possible.
As a result, today the company has released a set of tools for developers that would enable them to create Windows 10 apps and try them on the Technical Preview build ahead of the summer launch of the final version of the operating system.
The SDK allows developers to create apps and test them out on a wide range of screen sizes, which would basically simulate the way they would work on large screens, tablets, and smaller displays such as the ones available on smartphones.
More features as Windows 10 takes shape
Microsoft says that more features will be added as work on Windows 10 advances, so once the new operating system reaches the final stage of development, a significantly updated SDK should also be released to developers.
At the same time, more changes will be released at BUILD 2015 in late April, the same place where Microsoft is very likely to unveil new plans for Windows 10.
“We have put a ton of work on this release and we are excited to be able to share our progress with you. Our next major milestone, Build, is around the corner and we plan to go deep on Windows 10 and the Windows universal app platform at the event,” it said.
To start building apps running on the new operating system right now, you need to go over to the Windows 10 Technical Preview tools page and download the necessary software specifically created for developers and containing all resources to guide you throughout the process.